Of Call Signs and Community: Dos Hermanas Tunes into Legacy

DOS HERMANAS, SEVILLE – Behind the warmth of Andalusian hospitality and the hum of local life, the Sección Local de URE Dos Hermanas transmits something more enduring: identity. Carlos García Muñoz (EA7EM)—known in past lives as EB7FDX, EC7DMW, and EA7FVQ—leads this community of radio enthusiasts with the passion of a veteran and the wit of a storyteller.

Carlos' personal evolution from CB radio in 1988 to full amateur status reflects a generational journey, echoing the broader trajectory of many Spanish amateurs who began with Citizen Band and later found home under URE’s umbrella.

No-Frills, Full Spirit

This is not a club weighed down by bureaucracy or vanity. Their QSL policy is clear and unpretentious: if a contact counts for a diploma and that diploma can be claimed online—no paper QSL will be sent. For those who do want a card, the process is old-school but fair: send a stamped, self-addressed envelope, or reach out via bureau or email. Pragmatism rules the airwaves.

Their guiding principle is efficiency: save the paper, embrace the PDF. Yet this does not mean the soul is lost. EA7URO may be modest in its infrastructure, but it's rich in camaraderie, humility, and a deep respect for the roots of the hobby.

Turtle-Speed, Iron Resolve

Carlos signs off his messages with a self-deprecating joke: “Gracias por vuestra paciencia, tortugas al poder”—a nod to the leisurely pace of replies, perhaps, but also a quiet statement of endurance. Like their namesake city—Dos Hermanas, built on tradition and resilience—this section is in no rush to be flashy. They value consistency over fanfare, long-haul contribution over fleeting trends.

In an era of instant messaging and digital gratification, EA7URO reminds us that the amateur radio spirit—slow, steady, and sincere—still carries a strong signal.

[Visit their digital shack at www.ea7uro.es or follow them on Twitter @ea7uro.]